Plant an Object
I meet a group of craftsmen involved with plants, encountered the plants which they are enamored on by various chances. They live with sincerity and humility, and turn over a new leaf starting their second life through the plants and their hands.
“Plant an Object” is a term that I discovered from the way of creation from craftsmen. To plant an object, they need to know the plants, soil, season, and to devote time to taking care of plants.
I selected some objects in this exhibition which fascinates me. In the following 3 months, I want to introduce them and the object made by their hand to you.
There are no artwork descriptions at the exhibition site—just like when you see a big tree, a flower, or a leaf, there’s no need to ask, “Tree, flower, why do you look the way you do? What’s your concept?” Only the heavens might know. What you will find is a short statement from each artisan. Through these words and the objects on display, you can sense their attitude, personality, and point of view.
我遇上了一群深愛草木植物的台灣手藝人，他們來自不同城市與鄉鎮，出身於不同背景，都因不同的機緣，遇上了令自己傾心的植物。他們用雙手和土地相處，誠懇而謙卑，開展起自己的第二人生。
植物，是我在他們身上的發現，當他們在創造，真像是在土裡栽種出一個物件，要瞭解植物、土壤、四季變化的種種，投入無數時間去細心照顧，靜靜等待。
這些人用雙手造出的物件無數，我選了一些特別吸引我的，放進這個小小的展覽裡，都是當我看到的時候，想讓你也知道的東西，都是當我認識的時候，想讓你也知道的人，接下來三個月，讓我慢慢地說說他們。
展覽現場沒有任何作品說明，就如你看見一顆大樹，一朵花，一片葉子，無須去問「樹呀花呀，請問你長這樣是有什麼概念嗎？」這大概只有天知道。現場僅有每位手藝人的一段話，我們能從現場陳列的物件和這段話，看見他們的態度、個性與觀點。
Chun Ko WEI
“A small table, a piece of wood—sit down. The knife rises and falls, wood shavings scatter, and form begins to emerge. Polished until it reflects the self—this is my practice with wood.”
魏忠科
「一方小桌，一片木料，坐定。手起刀落，木屑紛飛，現形。推磨至光可鑑己，這是我與木的修行。」
Chun Han LIN
“Bamboo’s endless transformations have fascinated me all my life. Through material experiments and design development, I’ve learned to work with it—discovering a formula to preserve its fresh green hue and a method for efficient production. The bamboo wares I wish to create, like their verdant color, are meant to remain eternally youthful.”
林群涵
「竹的千變萬化，令我一生著迷。從材料實驗與設計開發和它相處，試出保留新鮮綠色的配方，找到經濟生產的手法。我想創造的竹器，如它翠綠色澤般，青春永駐。」
Ya Fang CHEN
"To me, all those forgotten scraps are treasures. I see beauty worth cherishing in them—my mission and passion is to uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary."
陳雅芳
「被遺忘的那些餘料，我看全是寶貝，拾回它們值得被珍惜的美，在平凡中挖掘不凡，是我的任務，我的熱情。」
Shih Wen CHANG
“A well-crafted object is a form of thoughtfulness—it carries subtle intentions that need no explanation, yet are instantly felt. Creating such objects is a lifelong learning journey. Only by lighting the fire with your own hands can you sustain true passion. This is what I tell my students—and myself.”
張釋文
「好物，是對人的體貼，它充滿細膩心思，無須多說卻一目了然。造好物，是永無止境的學習，唯有用雙手生火，才能燃起源源熱情。我告訴學生這些，也說給自己。」
Yin Min HUANG
“When natural fibers meet botanical dyes, it takes ninety rounds of wrestling with water before the full beauty of color reveals itself. I weave a piece of nature by hand, sharing my fascination with you—someone who embraces freedom.”
黃英明
「天然纖維遇上草木色素，與水搏鬥九十回合，好色盡出。親手織出一方自然，分享我的陶醉，給自在的你。」
Shu Huan CHANG
“With sincerity and devotion, I extend the brilliant life of plants. With both hands, I offer the colors born from the earth. Natural dyeing is my pact with the land—we live in joy and harmony.”
張素環
「誠心誠意，我為植物延續一生精彩，雙手奉上，我傳遞從土地生長出的色彩。天然染是我與大地的約定，我們幸福快樂。」
Yu Hsiu MA
“I wait for the azaleas of spring, the lotus leaves and seed pods of summer, the astringent persimmons of autumn, and the Indian almonds and water caltrops of winter. I am always waiting for the colors the land bestows upon me—through every season, I wait with eager anticipation.”
馬毓秀
「等待春天的杜鵑，夏天的荷葉與蓮蓬，等待秋天的澀柿，冬天的欖仁與菱角，我總是等待土地賜予我的草木色彩，一年四季，我滿懷期待。」
Ming Yi LIU
“Fine dust floats through the air, wood stacked neatly to the side, machines hum with steady noise, and waves of cypress scent rise from the shavings. I am a child of Fengyuan. Returning to my hometown, I want to polish my childhood memories with design—restoring the former glory of Fengyuan’s woodworking heritage.”
劉孟宜
「微塵在空氣中飄揚，木料整齊堆置在一旁，機器運轉出規律的噪音，木削噴發著陣陣檜香，我是豐原的孩子，回到故鄉，我要用設計擦亮我的童年記憶，拋光豐原木工的曾經輝煌。」
Plant an Object Workshop
Indigo Dye Workshop – Cloud-Dyed Cotton Scarf
Instructor｜Yu Hsiu MA
Join Ms. Ma in an immersive dyeing experience using natural indigo and traditional binding techniques. Through repeated hand-tying and dyeing, participants will create their own one-of-a-kind scarf—like a piece of sky captured in cotton. The result evokes the softness and tranquility of drifting clouds, offering not just comfort but a light-hearted spirit as you wear it.
Branch Weaving Workshop – Nature-Framed Tapestry
Instructor｜Su Huan CHANG
In this workshop, Ms. Chang guides participants to use naturally shaped branches as organic weaving frames. Whether combining single curved twigs or creating intricate forms, you'll weave using yarns and fabric strips of various colors and textures. Learn to craft simple patterns or geometric designs—a woven memory of your creative journey.
Crochet Workshop – Hand-Crocheted Mini Pouch
Instructor｜Su Huan CHANG
Discover the art of crochet by learning fundamental stitches and symbols. With a selection of colorful cotton and wool yarns, you'll design and create your own unique phone or tablet pouch. The final product reflects your personal style and color choices. After class, the same basic techniques can be applied to craft floral pins, coasters, placemats, or miniature accessories.
Woodworking Workshop – Mortise-Locked Wooden Stool
Instructor｜Ming Yi LIU
As traditional woodcraft skills gradually fade, Mr. Liu—born and raised in Fengyuan—aims to bring the charm of handcrafted wooden objects back into everyday life. In this hands-on session, you’ll build a small wooden stool using warm natural wood and simple, elegant joinery techniques. Over the course of three hours, create a functional and beautiful stool of your own under Mr. Liu’s expert guidance.
Botanical Dye Workshop – Purple Gromwell Silk Scarf
Instructor｜Yin Min HUANG
Purple has long symbolized nobility. Interestingly, the first synthetic dye in 1856 also emerged as a pale violet. Whether from botanical or chemical sources, purple dye is notoriously difficult to fix—but its allure is irresistible. This workshop uses purple gromwell root for dyeing, inviting parents and children to explore its mysterious shades and noble elegance. The key is repeated dyeing—layer by layer—until the color speaks to your heart.
Bamboo Craft Workshop – Moso Bamboo Incense Holder
Instructor｜Chun Han LIN
Bamboo craftsmanship has long been cherished by the public for its natural charm and refined aesthetics. In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn to make a horizontal incense holder from carbonized Moso bamboo. Under Ms. Lin’s guidance, you'll shape the bamboo through electric heating, cut and sand it, then glue, drill, and lacquer it to complete a beautifully minimalist piece that exudes a quiet, Zen-like elegance.
Woodworking Workshop – Hinoki Golden Egg
Instructor｜Chung Ko WEI
With over three decades of experience in fine woodworking, Mr. Wei brings his versatile approach—ranging from bold carving to fine detailing—to this fun and family-friendly workshop. Using hinoki cypress and traditional hand tools like carving knives and sandpaper, participants will shape and polish unique wooden “golden eggs,” each carrying the warm scent and natural grain of the wood.
植物 Plant an Object 工作坊
藍染工作坊 - 天染細紡純棉圍巾
授課老師｜馬毓秀老師
帶領大家使用天然藍靛，並以手工多次綁紮複染的方式，製作出專屬於您的一片雲天。映入眼簾的更是一望無際的絕美雲海，柔軟、舒適的觸感，讓配戴的您擁有遨遊天際的好心情。
框織工作坊 - 枝枒框織
授課老師｜張素環老師
使用自然成形姿態的樹枝枝枒為織框或組合不同弧度的單枝枝枒為織框。運用各色不同粗細線材或搭配布條為緯線，以平織單色或雙色運用織成紋樣或織成幾何圖案；織造旅遊心情紀錄。
鉤織工作坊 - 手勾小袋
授課老師｜張素環老師
認識手鉤符號與編法，運用基礎針法搭配各色粗細綿線、毛線，編織手機或ipad收納袋。成品因個人色彩計畫與使用針法不同，可鉤製出擁有個人風格的小物件。課後可運用基礎針法編織花朵飾品（胸針或髮飾）、杯墊、桌墊、玩偶配件等。
木藝工作坊 - 等缺榫矮凳
授課老師｜劉孟宜 老師
當許多美好木加工技藝正逐漸消失時，出生成長於豐原的劉老師期望能將記憶中的美好木器物產品再次帶入到我們的日常生活中，用溫暖的木料為媒材，且不用繁複的工藝手法就可以堆疊出美好的木製品。歡迎大家一起來動動手，三個小時的課程在劉老師指導下，完成一張屬於自己的手作矮凳。
植染工作坊 - 紫草絲巾
授課老師｜黃英明老師
「紫色」自古以來就是權力的象徵。1856年化學染開啟了染色的革命，也是從淡紫色開始。巧的是，不論植染還是化學染，兩者的堅牢度都很差，但色彩實在太迷人了，因此還是有許多的愛好者，而唯一的解決辦法就是重複染色，染到喜歡為止。本課程使用紫草染，歡迎親子同樂，一起感受帝王的品味、窺探神秘的色彩，暨體驗手作趣味。
竹藝工作坊 - 孟宗竹臥香座
授課老師：林群涵老師
竹工藝品一直廣受普羅大眾喜愛，三個小時課程歡迎您共聚一堂學習竹藝品製作，碳化孟宗竹片先以電器烤彎，接著裁切、砂磨、膠合，再砂磨、鑽孔、上漆，即可完成一件充滿禪意的臥香座。
木藝工作坊 - 檜木金雞蛋
授課老師｜魏忠科老師
木工創作手法豐富且不拘一格，有大刀闊斧、粗獷有力；有精雕細刻、線條流暢；有簡潔概括，巧用自然美。 而悠遊手作細木工藝三十餘年的魏忠科老師，將指導學員傳統雕刻技法，三小時的課程尤其適合親子同樂，以手工具尖尾刀和砂紙，完成一顆顆木紋各異其趣的檜木金雞蛋。
2017
Plant an Object
Earth and humans in harmony, hrowing as one.
In a long term of years, a group of craftsmen from Taiwan live with diverse plants in their daily life. They use their hands, and transform these plants into fascinating object with enthusiasm. “Plant an Object” is the way they live with.
Exhibition “Plant an Object” is curated by designer Cheng Tsung FENG. Design is the way of transmission. He specializes in bamboo craft design and art, learning from Taiwanese craftsmanship and transform the experience into modern design.
2017｜Plant an Object｜04/28-07/02｜National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute – Craft Hub ｜Caotun｜Nantou
2017｜Plant an Object｜07/04-07/30｜Natural Way Six Arts Cultural Center ｜Taichung
organizer｜CDTW (Craft and Design Taiwan)
adviser｜National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
co-organizer｜Natural Way Six Art Cultural Center
curator｜Cheng Tsung FENG
exhibit craftsman｜Chun Ko WEI, Chun Han LIN, Ya Fang CHEN, Yu Hsiu MA, Su Huan CHANG, Ying Ming HUANG, Meng Yi LIU, Shih Wen CHANG, Chun Wei CHEN, Tsung Ti HUANG, Chien Yu LIU
2017
植物
天人共好 植成一物
「有一群台灣職人，長年和各種植物朝夕相處，他們將那些從土地裡長出來的美，透過辛勤的雙手，灌溉無盡的熱情，植成美好的器物。植物，是他們與自然相處的方式。」
「植物 Plant an Object」是由設計師范承宗策劃的展覽。他長期專注於竹材設計與工藝創作，從台灣的職人工藝中學習，並以設計作為傳遞的語言，轉化為當代的表達方式。
2017｜植物｜04/28-07/02｜臺灣工藝研究發展中心 地方工藝館 ｜草屯｜南投
2017｜植物｜07/04-07/30｜道禾六藝文化館｜台中
主辦單位｜CDTW台灣手作
指導單位｜臺灣工藝研究發展中心
協辦單位｜道禾六藝文化館
策展人｜范承宗
參展職人｜魏忠科、林群涵、陳雅芳、馬毓秀、張素環、黃英明、劉孟宜、張釋文、陳俊位、黃宗帝、劉芊萭